Santa Pur-suit

NOV

21

2026

A festive 3 km and 1 km run in Kitchener on November 21, 2026 where every entrant receives a full Santa suit. There is a free stroller category and reduced fees for participants who reuse a previous suit.

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Waterloo, Ontario

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Santa Pur-suit 2026

Santa Pur-suit 2026 is the 13th annual festive run held on November 21, 2026 in Kitchener at Weber Street South and Erb Street East (101 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON). The run takes place along the parade route prior to the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade.

The event offers two main distances:

3 km
1 km

All registered participants receive a full Santa suit consisting of a jacket, pants, hat, beard and belt. The full suit must be worn during the event; participants not wearing the complete suit will be removed from participation without refund. Registration options include entries that provide a suit and discounted entries for participants who already have a suit. A finisher medal is included with certain entries.

A "Future Runner (Elf in Stroller)" category is free; strollers must be registered and must be accompanied by a participant in a different sub-event. Spots are limited and registration fees vary by registration period. Refunds are not available; deferrals and transfers are described in the waiver agreed to at registration. Race kit pickup is scheduled at Runners' Choice on November 19 and 20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.